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10G-355
Price: SOLD
1910s BLACK EMBROIDERED SILK GOWN - EMBROIDERED OVERDRESS WITH PLEATED SILK CHIFFON UNDER-GOWN - FROM JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC
All original 1910's black shadow embroidered silk tea gown from JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC. Elaborately hand embroidered tone on tone silk over-gown. Heavily embroidered in floral, paisley, wheat and multiple motifs. Silk chiffon accordion pleated under-gown. Silk tulle under-bodice. Silk lining. Fine silk cord edging throughout. V-neck caped bodice with lace inset. Stylized drape sleeves over silk chiffon 3/4 sleeve with accordion pleated ruffle. Black velvet ribbon panel center front with black jet buckle ornament. Bodice panels extend and drape at back over silk illusion and chiffon V-neck. A-line with high vented split back. Accordion pleated vent inset and flounce. Black silk cord trim at waist. Velvet back half belt. Elaborate black jet beaded long ornamental double tassel extended from waist center back. Hook & snap closures center back. There is more fine detailing than time will allow... suffice to say, NO expense was spared! Fine hand embroidery and finishings typify the elegance and opulence of the era.
In 1996 we were privileged to contribute wardrobe to the Fox/Paramount production of James Cameron's TITANIC. It is without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects we have ever been associated with. At the end of the enormous production there were naturally pieces that went missing. This gown was one of the pieces traded to us, from the production, as a replacement. All important garments that were purchased by the costume department had TITANIC production labels applied (see photo). There was a conscientious effort made by the costume designer to purchase authentic period pieces, restore them if necessary and protect them during production. They were stored in the safety of individual boxes and only brought out when a scene required them. This gown has been in our private collection since that time. It has been archivally & painstakingly stored for safekeeping. This is the first time it is being offered for public consideration.
Label:
TITANIC
Approximate measurements:
Bust - 38"+
Waist - 30"
Hip - 40"
Back skirt length measured from waist to hem edge - 40"
Fagoted Hem - 3"
Condition:
Considering it was used in a film production and the period of the gown, it is in very good condition. However, it does have general wear issues. Illusion shows some holes and inner bodice shows larger tears. Lining seam is unstitched and hem edge shows small tears. Glass ornamentation shows some damage. Gown is wearable, with some minor professional restoration.
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